Building Trip to Schoemansdal Mpumalanga

2. Shongwe is the affectionate name that we have given to the ministry we
do in partnership with Sally Mckibbin.
Sally is the founder of the Thembalethu NGO as well as “mother” to 19
children/teenagers who have found love and refuge on her plot in a rural
village in South Africa.
BBC makes its way to her home multiple times a
year to help out in many different ways.
What is Shongwe?

3. What does BBC do in Shongwe?
KIDS MINISTRYHOUSE BUILDINGFAMILY MINISTRY

4. Where is Shongwe?
Click me for a map and directions….
Mpumalanga

5. Travel Arrangements
• Travelling in loose convoy from BBC.
• Projected time of departure: 07:30 AM
• Approx. 4 people per car. You may be asked to be a driver by the
trip organisers so please consider this as an option.
• Estimated time of return on Monday the 25th 3:30PM
Seriously beautiful road trip!

6. Where are we staying?
Indoors, bunk beds and hot
showers 

7. Trip Orientation
There will be a trip orientation on
Monday the 11th of June at
Bryanston Bible Church at 19:00 PM.
This is where all your questions
can be answered and your
expectations managed.
• Meet other attendees.
• Learn about Shongwe.
• Prepare for action.

8. SIGN UPS & DEADLINES
You will need to RSVP by Monday the 11th of June 2017.
You will need to return payment as well as an indemnity form before
Friday the 15th of September 2017.
Our RSVP database will be the final say on who is coming and who
isn’t. Late applications will be considered at the discretion of the trip
organisers.
Step 1: To RSVP please email marthe@bbc.org.za or sign up at the
information counter on a Sunday
Step 2: Please click here to download the indemnity form, fill out and
return to marthe@bbc.org.za
Step 3: Payment information can be found on the next slide.
Step 4: Attend the official trip orientation session, Mon 11th
September 2017, 19:00 – 20:00 at Bryanston Bible Church.

9. Costs & Payments
R750 per person including meals, accommodation and petrol for
the weekend.
Banking Details:
Bank: Standard Bank
Branch Code: (00-42-05)
Account Number: 001942131
Reference: Shongwe Trip
Please send Proof of payment to marthe@bbc.org.za

10. What can I expect
from a Shongwe trip?
Shongwe trips are a blessing for everyone.
You can expect to grow in your personal relationship in faith with Christ as you
love people in the most practical way, forge lasting friendships with fellow
attendees and enjoy great food.
On top of this you can expect to go to bed tired every night after a hard but
rewarding day of work on behalf of someone in need.
Connect with Christ in a
new way
Make new friends and
memories

11. What to Bring?
Bible
Note book and a pen
Casual clothes
Building clothes
Building gloves
Site shoes/Gum boots
Camping chair
Cutlery (incld. plate, bowl, mug)
Water bottle
Hand sanitizer
Sleeping bag
Pillow
Sun block
Hat
Towel
Toiletries
Torch
Insect repellent

12. FAQ’s
• Q. Is Shongwe a Malaria area?
• A. Yes. (there is little to no prevalence of Malaria)
• Q. Do I need to be a trained in building/handyman work to be
useful on the building site?
• A. No. It is very easy to learn and there are supervisors who will
help you.
• Q. What are the roads like in Shongwe?
• A. Terrible. We use bakkies for the day to day travel in Shongwe. If
you have been called upon as a driver your sedan/hatch will remain
at the mission station during the day.
• Q. Can I bring my kids?
• A. Yes, they will be your responsibility throughout. Staying together
as a family may require you to camp.